U.S. Refugee Admissions Headed For Historic Lows, With None In October

U.S. Refugee Admissions Headed For Historic Lows, With None In October

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The video discusses the global refugee crisis, highlighting the displacement of millions due to conflicts in Syria, Yemen, Ukraine, and Africa. It examines the US's declining refugee admissions under the Trump administration, which aims to cap entries at 18,000. The State Department's moratorium on new admissions has led to significant delays, affecting refugees from Iraq and other regions. Advocacy groups criticize these delays as retraumatizing. The video also addresses the challenges faced by US immigration services, including a backlog of asylum cases and the impact of Central American migrants at the southern border.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the displacement of nearly 70 million people mentioned in the video?

Natural disasters

Pandemics

Armed conflicts

Economic instability

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Trump administration's refugee admission cap for the year?

50,000

25,000

18,000

10,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country's military actions contributed to the refugee crisis discussed in the video?

Saudi Arabia

Iran

Turkey

Russia

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of advocacy groups regarding the US refugee policies?

Unprecedented delays and re-traumatization

Insufficient job opportunities

Lack of housing facilities

Increased financial aid

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many refugees did the Obama administration admit in 2016?

50,000

76,000

100,000

85,000